The bill, sponsored by Rep. Diane Russell, D-Portland, would make major changes to Maine’s drug law, ranging from making possession of up to 2.5 ounces of pot legal to imposing a tax of $50 per ounce. It was referred to the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on March 27.

“If it’s legal here in a few months because the Legislature takes care of it, then I’m done,” Christen said on Monday. “I’m going to be celebrating rather than [protesting].”

Christen, 59, of Madison was joined by five others on the courthouse steps as at least three Skowhegan police vehicles made routine visits along Court and High streets.